China to restore Imperial Summer Resort

1/5/2011

China’s government is planning to invest CNY600 million (US$91 million) to restore and preserve the Imperial Summer Resort in Chengde, Hebei province. Xinhua reported that more than 30 experts will be involved in the five-year renovation project, which is intended to restore the UNESCO-listed site to its former glory. Covering an area of 5.6km2, the Summer Mountain Resort was originally used during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911).